Mayor Jacob Frey acknowledged the value of the unit as a “force multiplier” during events that required crowd control, but stated that funding concerns motivated the decision
For crimes in progress, the NYPD’s end-to-end response times averaged 15 minutes and 21 seconds
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Cato died after hitting a glass door and sustaining a neck injury
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Luis Hernandez entered the ring at the UFC Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas’ Meta APEX with a 7-0 fighting record since 2021
Department of Investigation officials said their report was sparked by anonymous tips about cops granted the injury pensions that were seemingly in good health
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Explore how secure AI can strengthen agency readiness without compromising control
Learn how agencies are improving accountability and gaining better visibility into the vehicles and equipment their personnel rely on
Financial Services
Avoid common registration delays that could cost you funding opportunities
How agencies can cut through information overload, get critical intelligence to the right people and turn real-time information into better operational outcomes
Revisit unsolved cases with smarter tools that complement investigative expertise
Learn how agencies can move beyond proprietary hardware, lengthy replacement cycles and manual video offload
Transform stress management from a personal concern into an agency priority
See how rugged computing and AI-powered visual intelligence can give officers greater clarity, faster insights and safer outcomes in the field.
Researchers reveal what 24 years of after-action reports say about active shooter readiness, while a responding officer discusses how training and preparation shaped the response to The Covenant School shooting
Leveraging drone-based documentation and photogrammetry to create actionable, courtroom-ready evidence
On-demand webinar: Recruiting the next generation of officers: Insights from the U.S. Capitol Police
Reduce hiring delays and keep candidates engaged
SPECIAL REPORTS
This trainer’s guide offers a practical framework for building skills officers can retain, adapt and apply when real-world situations do not look like the drill
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2026” survey reveals how officers want systems that work together, reduce duplicate work and help them spend more time on policing
Use this practical self-assessment to uncover blind spots in visibility, accountability and workflow — and identify where your agency can strengthen operational readiness
Download this practical guide for women in policing, featuring promotion readiness checklists, oral board strategies and tools to help you prepare for the next rank
This capability checklist helps agencies evaluate the operational foundation, coordination and safeguards needed to advance real-time drone response responsibly
Download this capability check to identify and address operational, governance and implementation gaps before deploying AI
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Zebra Technologies’ RFID equipment and Xemelgo’s cloud-based platform turn inventory tracking into a strategic advantage
How RFID strengthens chain of custody and courtroom integrity
How RFID enables rapid deployment of the right tools at the right time
Investigators have less time than ever to preserve critical mobile evidence before it disappears
WATCH NOW
The real test begins after the drill ends; purposeful, varied practice helps officers retain critical skills and apply them in unpredictable, high-pressure encounters
OFF DUTY
Enjoy a collection of classic games and puzzles.
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
From flashlights to gas lanterns, discover versatile and reliable tools to keep your environment well-lit during emergencies
How officers can prepare their children for critical incident footage and decide whether watching it is appropriate
Police work, murder investigations and ... show tunes? The short-lived 1990 series “Cop Rock” remains one of television’s strangest experiments
From “Law & Order” to “COPS,” the 1990s brought grittier police dramas, groundbreaking reality TV and some of the most influential portrayals of law enforcement on TV
The Gratitude Initiative, FOP and Police1 launch national campaign to recognize law enforcement children and expand college and career support for police families
Known for finding suspects who didn’t want to be found, Deputy Dirk Stolz helped guide his son from a frozen Wisconsin pond to Olympic gold
From “Hill Street Blues” to “Miami Vice,” 1980s police dramas mixed realism, spectacle and pure fantasy — with only a few getting it right
With support from her chief, Julia Sienna represented law enforcement on national TV while sharing her love of music with a national audience
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